Two water tanks release water at the same time. • Water tank A holds 6,000 gallons of water and water is released from this tank at a rate of 2 gallons per minute, m. • Water tank B holds 8,250 gallons of water and water is released at a rate of 3 gallons per minute, m. After how many minutes will the two tanks hold the same amount of water? Show work in order to receive full credit.

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Two water tanks release water at the same time.
• Water tank A holds 6,000 gallons of water and water is released from this tank at a rate of 2 gallons per minute,
m.
• Water tank B holds 8,250 gallons of water and water is released at a rate of 3 gallons per minute, m.
After how many minutes will the two tanks hold the same amount of water? Show work in order to receive full credit.
Transcribed Image Text:Two water tanks release water at the same time. • Water tank A holds 6,000 gallons of water and water is released from this tank at a rate of 2 gallons per minute, m. • Water tank B holds 8,250 gallons of water and water is released at a rate of 3 gallons per minute, m. After how many minutes will the two tanks hold the same amount of water? Show work in order to receive full credit.
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